Russian Air Force launches massive assault after Hmeymim attackJuly 6, 2018 - 11:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Aerospace Forces launched a massive attack over the southwestern countryside of the Idlib Governorate on Friday, July 6. According to a military source in nearby Latakia, the Russian Aerospace Forces relentlessly bombarded the bases of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and the Turkestan Islamic Party (TIP) in the Jisr Al-Shughour District of Idlib. The airstrikes were conducted in retaliation for the latest armed drone attack on the Russian Hmeymim Airbase in southwest Latakia. According to some pro-government activists, the Russian jets carried out the strikes after allegedly taking off from the Abu Dhuhour Military Airport for the first time ever. There has been no military confirmation to corroborate these claims; however, the Russian military does maintain a large presence in the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate. Furthermore, the Russian military currently has an observation post in the town of Abu Dhuhour, so it would not be out of the realm of possibility for them to utilize this base. The Russian Aerospace Forces have recently targeted this part of the Idlib Governrate in response to the armed drone attacks on the Hmeymim Airbase that are believed to have originated from the jihadist bases in this part of the province. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |